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January 12, 2024
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Riley, Kimberly Conway, Andrew Deslaurier, Michael Rosa, John Burrows
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
SPECIAL MEETING
Go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (A)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of...
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (A)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Dina Favreau vs. John Burrows & Others at 7:03 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No and Chair Riley voted Aye.
Yes: Conway, Deslaurier, RileyNo: Burrows, Rosa
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to go into Executive Session Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (A)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Dina Favreau vs. John Burrows & Others at 7:03 PM. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 3-2-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted No, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted No and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Conway)
Hold a Special Election for a final determination on the vote taken under Article 14 of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant on February 17, 2024
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to hold a Special Election for a final determination on the vote taken under Article 14 of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant on February 17, 2024. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to hold a Special Election for a final determination on the vote taken under Article 14 of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant on February 17, 2024. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Conway)
Call for early voting prior to the February 17, 2024 Special Election
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to call for early voting prior to the February 17, 2024 Special Election. The hours of early voting shall be during regular Town Hall hours; 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Monday, February 12, 2024 and Tuesday, February 13, 2024 and 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday February 14, 2024. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to call for early voting prior to the February 17, 2024 Special Election. The hours of early voting shall be during regular Town Hall hours; 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Monday, February 12, 2024 and Tuesday, February 13, 2024 and 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday February 14, 2024. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
The ballot question shall state: "Shall the Town of Billerica be allowed to appropriate the sum of $15,000,000 to pay for the design, engineering, and construction cost for the New Town Center...
SPECIAL MEETING MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion that the ballot question shall state: "Shall the Town of Billerica be allowed to appropriate the sum of $15,000,000 to pay for the design, engineering, and construction cost for the New Town Center Plan, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with approval of the Select Board, be authorized to borrow the sum of $15,000,000 under and pursuant to the provisions of G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7, and or any other enabling authority; and to authorize the Select Board to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain upon such terms and condition as the Select Board determine, interests in land including any necessary temporary and permanent easements and to grant necessary utility easements associated with the project; and that the Select Borad be authorized to execute such documents and enter into such agreements as it deems in the best interest of the Town in the furtherance of the objectives of this article; and further, that the Town be allowed to discontinue a portion of the Concord Road right of way for public way purposes and to transfer that portion from the board or officer currently having care, custody and control of that portion for its current purpose to the Select Board for General Municipal Purposes, including but not limited to Council on Aging purposes, said portion as shown on a map entitled "Map Showing Portion of Concord Road, Mo
From the minutes
“SPECIAL MEETING MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion that the ballot question shall state: "Shall the Town of Billerica be allowed to appropriate the sum of $15,000,000 to pay for the design, engineering, and construction cost for the New Town Center Plan, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with approval of the Select Board, be authorized to borrow the sum of $15,000,000 under and pursuant to the provisions of G.L. Chapter 44, Section 7, and or any other enabling authority; and to authorize the Select Board to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain upon such terms and condition as the Select Board determine, interests in land including any necessary temporary and permanent easements and to grant necessary utility easements associated with the project; and that the Select Borad be authorized to execute such documents and enter into such agreements as it deems in the best interest of the Town in the furtherance of the objectives of this article; and further, that the Town be allowed to discontinue a portion of the Concord Road right of way for public way purposes and to transfer that portion from the board or officer currently having care, custody and control of that portion for its current purpose to the Select Board for General Municipal Purposes, including but not limited to Council on Aging purposes, said portion as shown on a map entitled "Map Showing Portion of Concord Road, More or Less, to be Discontinued Pursuant to Article 14 of the 2023 Annual Fall Town Meeting" on file in the office of the Town Clerk. YES or NO". The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
The hours of the Special Election on February 17, 2024 will be 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the normal polling locations
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion that the hours of the Special Election on February 17, 2024 will be 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the normal polling locations. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion that the hours of the Special Election on February 17, 2024 will be 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the normal polling locations. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
File a waiver of appeal with the Court and notify them that we are going to have an election
MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion that the Select Board file a waiver of appeal with the Court and notify them that we are going to have an election. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Burrows made a motion that the Select Board file a waiver of appeal with the Court and notify them that we are going to have an election. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Burrows, second: Rosa)
Reconsider the date of February 17, 2024 as the date of the Special Election
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to reconsider the date of February 17, 2024 as the date of the Special Election. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and voted 2-3-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted No, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted No. The motion failed.
Yes: Burrows, RosaNo: Conway, Deslaurier, Riley
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to reconsider the date of February 17, 2024 as the date of the Special Election. The motion was seconded by Member Burrows and voted 2-3-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted No, Member Burrows voted Aye and Chair Riley voted No. The motion failed..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Burrows)
Adjourn
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting of January 12, 2024 @ 9:43 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to adjourn the Select Board meeting of January 12, 2024 @ 9:43 PM. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
Abide by the judges' decision and Dina Favreau vs
MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to abide by the judges' decision and Dina Favreau vs. John Burrows and other and go back into open meeting and set a date for the Special Election on Article 14 of the 2023 Annual Fall Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
Yes: Burrows, Conway, Riley, RosaNo: Deslaurier
From the minutes
“MOTION - Member Rosa made a motion to abide by the judges' decision and Dina Favreau vs. John Burrows and other and go back into open meeting and set a date for the Special Election on Article 14 of the 2023 Annual Fall Town Meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Conway and voted 4-1-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted No, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Rosa, second: Conway)
Come out of Executive Session at 8:38 PM and return to Regular Session
MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 8:38 PM and return to Regular Session. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye.
From the minutes
“MOTION - Secretary Deslaurier made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 8:38 PM and return to Regular Session. The motion was seconded by Member Rosa and unanimously voted 5-0-0. On a roll call vote: Secretary Deslaurier voted Aye, Member Rosa voted Aye, Member Burrows voted Aye, Vice Chair Conway voted Aye and Chair Riley voted Aye..” (Motion: Deslaurier, second: Rosa)
From the Billerica Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Lowell Sun — Michael Riley and Michael Rosa (Peter Currier, March 2026), Jillian Pavidis and Daniel Darris-O’Connor (Peter Currier, March 2025), Dina Favreau (courtesy photo, March 2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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